Slade Songs Ranked
Slade is an English rock band formed in Wolverhampton in 1966. They rose to prominence during the glam rock era in the early 1970s, achieving 17 consecutive top 20 hits and six number ones on the UK Singles Chart. The British Hit Singles & Albums names them the most successful British group of the 1970s based on sales of singles. They were the first act to have three singles enter the charts at number one; all six of the band’s chart-toppers were penned by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea. As of 2006, total UK sales stand at 6,520,171, and their best-selling single, “Merry Xmas Everybody”, has sold in excess of one million copies. According to the 1999 BBC documentary, It’s Slade, the band has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
Following an unsuccessful move to the U.S. in 1975, Slade’s popularity in the UK waned but was unexpectedly revived in 1980 when they were last-minute replacements for Ozzy Osbourne at the Reading Rock Festival. The band later acknowledged this to have been one of the highlights of their career. The original line-up split in 1992 but reformed later in the year as Slade II. The band has continued, with a number of line-up changes, to the present day. They have also shortened the group came back to Slade.
A number of artists from diverse genres have cited Slade as an influence, including Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Undertones, The Runaways, The Clash, Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Def Leppard, Twisted Sister, Quiet Riot, The Replacements, Cheap Trick, and Oasis. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Music tells of Holder’s powerful vocals, guitarist Dave Hill’s equally arresting dress sense, and the deliberate misspelling of their song titles (such as “Cum On Feel the Noize” and “Mama Weer All Crazee Now”) for which they became well known. Here are all of Slade’s songs ranked.
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12. Keep on Rocking (Keep on Rocking, 1994)
“Just a brilliant song, the build up to something so memorable. Easily their best song, really allows a peep into their soul. It’s a beautifully written track. The tune is so awesome.”
11. Nobody’s Fool (Nobody’s Fool, 1976)
“Its creepy but amazing. It’s gives off this sort of haunting affect that sends shivers down your spine. This is one of the most amazing songs I’ve ever heard, I can’t stop listening to it, it’s my NUMBER 1 for sure!”
10. Everyday (Old New Borrowed and Blue, 1974)
“Brilliantly beautiful song, the lyrics just hook you in straight away. Definitely one of there best songs. This is the best song I have hear of them! You just need to listen to find out why.”
9. Gudbuy T’jane (Slayed?, 1972)
“The best and most catchiest song by the Slade and it will get you hooked. The sound is great and the meaning is very strong and romantic. I love it”
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8. Coz I Luv You (Play It Loud, 1970)
“Definitely one of their best songs and for me it can be compared to other great rock songs. Best song in the album. One of their best tracks. Everything about this song is just so amazing and perfect!”
7. My Friend Stan (Sladest, 1973)
“This song makes me ecstatic and I can’t remember the last time a song made me feel like this! If this song was a person, he or she would be the one for me.”
6. Skweeze Me Pleeze Me (Sladest, 1973)
“I used to listen to this song everyday, I love it, great rhythm, music, excellent voice and fun lyrics. Just really in love with this song since like forever.”
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5. Mama Weer All Crazee Now (Slayed?, 1972)
“Personally my favorite. This kind of song gets me all the time, but I don’t know any song that is so good, even being close to the brilliance of lyrics, drums, and melody.”
4. Run Runaway (The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome, 1983)
“I love this song! It makes me wanna dance and I always feel like it gives me strength to face even my worst days as I’m working with a bunch of psychos.”
3. Far Far Away (Flame, 1974)
“Superbly catchy tune, this track will surely blow anyone’s ears away on first listen. This song has great musical elements along with a great story told so masterfully.”
2. Merry Xmas Everyone (Crackers: The Christmas Party Album, 1985)
“Such a great song. Such clever lyrics and you just wanna bop your head to the music. Love the bassline and rhythm in this song, it’s brilliantly done. It really lightens up your mood.”
1. C** On Feel the Noize (C** On Feel the Noize, 1973)
“Immense song, so catchy, it grips you straight away. The lyrics are easy to remember. Definitely, one of the best song in history. Great sound, great lyrics. This song can’t be more perfect!”